Cliff Lee will fall apart tonight.

[69882000]

At least I hope so for my sake. The price is a little high for a cleaveland team that can barely hit on the road. The reason for the high price on Cleaveland has to be Cliff Lee. But he hasn't won a game on the road against a team this good. For those of you reading this I suggest you take the Rangers.

[69882000]

For all of you who care to share an opinion on this matter. Please do so.

[ryanXL977]

i agree he will
but ponson is also on 3 days rest i just read.
so i am a bit nervous
but still taking tex

[fifawcs]

I think the statement "for a team this good" is erroneous. Texas isn't good, they just have a good offense. Their offense isn't as good against lefties, batting a .265 as compared to a .290 versus righties. Lee also pitched well against them in his last outing. There are many risks with Ponson, since he is a former gas can he could revert back to his old form at any time.

That was the reason why I stayed away from this game. Sure you are getting good value on a strong offense, but Cliff Lee is the number one pitcher in the AL right now.

[69882000]

He will most likely get some good run support.

[unde0087]

I feel the exact opposite, I have been on Lee the last couple and he is rock solid. The Indians team as a whole plays well when he is on the mound. I believe Indians win this possibly in a route.

[69882000]

I gave my two cents. I guess we'll just have to wait and see.

[fifawcs]

Yeah. There is way more value in fading Beckett tonight versus the Rays. The Rays have an excellent offense, defense, and bullpen. Edwin Jackson is also pretty good. They are also facing an Ortizless Red Sox team.

[69882000]

Will def check that out Fifa But I still have absoulute faith in the Rangers.

[Sinister Cat]

Don't know if Lee will fall apart or not but his peripherals don't look good his last 3 starts. Also Cleveland's bullpen is not particularly well rested and not great to begin with. I don't have absolute faith in the Rangers but there is no question they are worth it tonight; it's a coin flip as far as I'm concerned.

[JBC77]

I think the statement "for a team this good" is erroneous. Texas isn't good, they just have a good offense. Their offense isn't as good against lefties, batting a .265 as compared to a .290 versus righties. Lee also pitched well against them in his last outing. There are many risks with Ponson, since he is a former gas can he could revert back to his old form at any time.

That was the reason why I stayed away from this game. Sure you are getting good value on a strong offense, but Cliff Lee is the number one pitcher in the AL right now.

When you put it like that. I wouldn't want to touch this f!@#cker with a 10 foot poll. In all seriousness, guy makes some good points....

[69882000]

Good Pitching vs. Good Offense. I take the offense. Defense doesn't put runs up on the board offense does.

[ryanXL977]

i would rather have texas at home than tb at fenway
nobody wins at fenway
and the indians are awful

[ryanXL977]

I think the statement "for a team this good" is erroneous. Texas isn't good, they just have a good offense. Their offense isn't as good against lefties, batting a .265 as compared to a .290 versus righties. Lee also pitched well against them in his last outing. There are many risks with Ponson, since he is a former gas can he could revert back to his old form at any time.

That was the reason why I stayed away from this game. Sure you are getting good value on a strong offense, but Cliff Lee is the number one pitcher in the AL right now.

actually texas is good right now, compared to the majority of the major leagues, they have a better record

[unde0087]

Its early, but this is how i figured it would go, if Cleveland gets anymore runs, it will be very tough for the Rangers to have a chance because Lee is good.

[ryanXL977]

cleveland will probably win
big deal
win some lose some
home dogs win CASH my man

[ryanXL977]

Its early, but this is how i figured it would go, if Cleveland gets anymore runs, it will be very tough for the Rangers to have a chance because Lee is good.

is this how you figured it would go?

is a game over in the 4th?>

[ryanXL977]

boo yeah

[ryanXL977]

Its early, but this is how i figured it would go, if Cleveland gets anymore runs, it will be very tough for the Rangers to have a chance because Lee is good.

lee ISNT GOOD
he is not good
he had 2 good months
thats all

[69882000]

6-5. Rangers are losing. But....This is turning into a hit fest. Cleveland vs. Texas in a Hit fest.......Let's just say I'm glad I got my money on the Rangers.

[69882000]

I knew Lee would fall apart.

[JBC77]

You guys got a shot here, still alot of time......cash this thing.

[ryanXL977]

6-5. Rangers are losing. But....This is turning into a hit fest. Cleveland vs. Texas in a Hit fest.......Let's just say I'm glad I got my money on the Rangers.

ditto

[ryanXL977]

Showtime
Best
Offense
In
Baseball

Rangers!

[Ship It!]

Showtime
Best
Offense
In
Baseball

Rangers!

Great offense. You will not find a bigger Hamilton fan in baseball but they are not THE best offfense IMHO.

[ryanXL977]

they are right now

check the rankings
avg
runs
power

tex

[diogee]

This is one hell of a high scoring series....something tells me Cle is going to turn around and give up 6 runs in the 6th.

[Ship It!]

they are right now

check the rankings
avg
runs
power

tex

Did not check the stats. Stats may be there, I will give you that. I just don't feel like they have enough balance 5-9.

Cubs and Phillies have better lineups in my opinion but I do agree that Texas at home is a force to be reckoned with.

[Perl]

Cleveland always struggle to get some runs. How bad is Texas' pitching????

[69882000]

If anyone can come back from this it's the Rangers.

[louisvillekid]

bad thing is Ponson had better stats than Lee for the game 8H 5ER vs. Lee's 9H 6ER.
its just they put Ramirez in for 3 G*D-DAMN innnings and he gave up 9H and 9ER

[69882000]

[unde0087]

lee ISNT GOOD
he is not good
he had 2 good months
thats all

he is now 9-1, not good, that is pretty good too me. How many other pitchers are 9-1? Ugly last night but another win, that is what matters. I told you that Cleveland plays well when he pitches.

[TheSensation]

His team rallies around him well too. I had Lee and the Indians big (-150) last week against Meche and the Royals. I stayed away from this game though, but now I've got more faith in Lee than ever. He still had 8 k's in this game and the normally woeful Tribe brought the big bats out. Lee's not a flash in the pan.